Aptar Introduces a New Concentrate Dispensing Solution in Europe

A tastier twist: Scientists enhance the flavour of carob-based chocolate alternatives with novel methods

Sustainable successor to cocoa

Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves the way for new bioproducts

Fish freshness easily monitored with a new sensor

Smart sensor tag protects sensitive goods

MIV honors Hohenheim process engineers

Presentation of the "Dr. Gisela Runge Prize" 2025 Milk Science Innovation Award to Prof. Kohlus

Fraunhofer presents smart farming solutions to combat climate stress

Autonomous field robots measure biomass using X-rays, while on-plant sensors monitor plant health wirelessly – seven institutes pool their agricultural innovations.

Nestlé increases speed and consumer focus with landmark digital core upgrade that enables AI and automation at scale

To drive growth, Nestlé is upgrading its digital core, based on SAP technology, to increase speed, innovate smarter and deliver results quicker

Revolutionary milk pasteurization: focused ultrasound outperforms conventional methods

New technology kills bacteria at lower temperatures and preserves more nutrients

Pilot-scale process line for beverage science

GEA supplies scalable plant to Geisenheim University

Calcium tests in poultry offer chance for improved feed efficiency

Poultry nutritionists show results in calcium bioavailability, digestibility tests connected

Revolutionizing cocoa production

Nestlé develops novel technique to get more yield from cocoa fruit

Mars doubles down on pursuit of perfect peanut, investing $5M in pioneering agri-science

The snacking stalwart is tackling food security head on with its new Protect the Peanut Plan

How omega-3 fatty acids are produced from microalgae

Microalgae as an environmentally friendly alternative to fish farming

Ready and running – WACKER Biotechnology Center in Munich

The focus will be on research in manufacturing processes for biopharmaceuticals and ingredients for food and dietary supplements

Nestlé and IBM leverage AI and deep tech to unlock new packaging innovations

The EPO unveils the top 10 innovators of the first standalone edition of the Young Inventors Prize 2025

Prize recognises innovators under 30 who are tackling Global Challenges through groundbreaking science and technology

AI-controlled production of soft fruits using new sensor systems

Fi Europe Startup Challenge: Time to take centre stage

Entries for the Fi Europe Startup Challenge are now open with a submission deadline of 6 September.

Startup HyPhoX develops miniaturized biosensors with support from BAM

"The innovative thing about our sensor is that we combine optical, electrical and biochemical analytics on one chip, and we do it in a handy, portable device"

Green, sweet and crisp - New apple variety Pia41 approved

The apple bred at the Julius Kühn Institute receives variety protection

How permeable are paper food packaging materials?

A new AI model combines data from laboratory tests with the laws of physics to calculate how well different types of paper protect food from flavor loss and contaminants

Plant-Based Protein Hydrolysates Influence Satiety in Different Ways

"...valuable insights for the development of functional foods that can contribute to reducing energy intake in a natural way"

Potentially harmful PFAS in baking paper

Genetically engineered fungi are protein packed, sustainable, and taste similar to meat

Gene-edited fungus achieves 61% lower environmental impact

Toxic metals in wheat grain: do they come from the soil or the fertilizer?

Crop-killing pathogen found to disable plant ‘alarm system’

Aging alters the protein landscape in the brain – diet can counteract this

"Our results show that even in old age, diet can still have an important influence on molecular processes in the brain"

Christmas 2025: fish beats goose

Germany's festive cuisine in a fact check

Coffee slows biological ageing in major psychiatric disorders patients

Study links 3-4 cups daily to longer telomeres in psychosis and bipolar disorder

The world’s first elucidation of the immunomodulatory effects of kimchi by the World Institute of Kimchi

KAIST unveils cause of performance degradation in electric vehicle high-nickel batteries

Using a Tablet before Bed Not as Harmful as Believed

Surprising results

The “Great Unified Microscope” can see both micro and nanoscale structures

Researchers unify two conventional techniques that so far have been used to make either micro- or nanoscale observations

New Technology Extracts CO2 from the Atmosphere

With a novel process, CO2 can be captured from the air with reduced energy consumption

Bacteria ‘pills’ could detect gut diseases — without the endoscope

“This technology provides a new paradigm for rapid and non-invasive detection of gastrointestinal diseases”

STOE & Cie GmbH Joins Advanced Measurement Instruments (AMI)

Forming a Global Player in Analytical Instrumentation for Materials Research

Arkema and Semcorp sign a strategic partnership in battery separators

Changes in a single gene can cause mental illness

High-energy-density barocaloric material could enable smaller, lighter solid-state cooling devices

Grenova acquires Peak Robotics

The combined organization will continue advancing Grenova’s mission to transform laboratory operations through innovation, sustainability, and intelligent design

First synthesis of open-chain N-stereogenic amines achieved

Study enables enantiomerically pure products for drug development.

Revvity to Acquire ACD/Labs

Acquisition deepens Revvity Signals’ presence in research informatics while furthering its ongoing expansion into development and manufacturing solutions

Merck Inaugurates Semiconductor Solutions Site in Taiwan to Support AI Growth

The company is strengthening its global supply chain resilience while deepening its leading role in the semiconductor ecosystem

A toxin with a useful twist

Their work opens the door to new applications in lab-on-a-chip technologies, biosensors, and artificial cell prototypes

New highly efficient material turns motion into power – without toxic lead

FIRST LABS - Laboratory start-up support for start-ups

The Rock Capital Group is expanding its concept of ready-to-use laboratories in the life science hub at SKYGATE in Hallbergmoos, especially for start-ups and smaller companies

Light + air = fuel

University of Duisburg-Essen spin-off puts new plant for synthetic natural gas into operation in Duisburg

TUM spin-off: Using artificial intelligence to track proteins

Microplastics filter inspired by fish

AI models for drug design fail in physics

Bio-based plastics for infusion bags

Frankfurt research team develops sustainable alternative to medical products made from crude oil in cooperation with bioplastics start-up BIOVOX

Merck Partners with Promega Corporation